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Ordaining 19 men to the priesthood, Pope Francis offered them advice on how to ensure their preaching would touch people.

Sister Annamae Haran, I.H.M., dies

A funeral Mass for Sister M. Annamae Haran, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered April 21.

Deacon Robert J. Hacker remembered for putting faith first

Deacon Robert J. Hacker, who was for many years assigned to pastoral care at now-closed Church Hospital in Baltimore’s Washington Hill neighborhood, was remembered as a man completely dedicated to God and his family.

Fleeting peace as Baltimore pays final respects to Freddie Gray

For four hours April 27, Freddie Gray Jr. was patiently and prayerfully memorialized.

Archbishop Lori issues statement on Freddie Gray

Archbishop William E. Lori

Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, today issued the following statement in response to this weekend’s protests and the tragic death of Freddie Gray.

Good Shepherd Sunday & World Day of Prayer for Vocations – Basilica of the Assumption

April 26, 2015

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction: The Situation in Baltimore The Fourth Sunday of Easter is known as Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Gospel Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who knows us, loves us, walks with us, and guides us along the way. The Shepherd is with us in good times and bad, in times of harmony and […]

Good Shepherd Sunday & World Day of Prayer for Vocations – St. Clement

Archbishop William E. Lori

April 26, 2015

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction I am delighted to be with all of you this morning at Saint Clement for my first visit to this parish community. I am grateful to Deacon Paul Gifford for his warm welcome and gracious hospitality. I am also grateful that the English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities have come together to celebrate the Eucharist and […]

March for Marriage

Archbishop William E. Lori

April 25, 2015

Archbishop Lori Homily

Good and Gracious God, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, we come before you today with hearts full of gratitude. For you have created us in your image, male and female you have created us, endowed us with reason and free will, and openness to friendship with you. We […]

Cooking priest to Catholics in business: Make faith ‘appetizing’

April 24, 2015

Father Leo Patalinghug speaks at the fourth annual Catholic Business Network of Baltimore dinner.

Eva Sanderson and Meagan Rector sing and clap along with performers in the talent show April 17 at a L’Arche event at St. Katharine Drexel in Frederick. (Karen Osborne | CR Staff)|

‘All made in God’s image’: Frederick L’Arche events bring together those with and without disabilities

George P. Matysek Jr.

April 24, 2015

Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News

People with developmental disabilities gather once a month at St. Katharine to enjoy meeting people in the wider community.

Pope’s prayer suggestion: Remember when you first met Jesus

April 24, 2015